CHATTOGRAM, April 18, 2024 (BSS)-At least four different kinds of shops were gutted on early Thursday in a devastating fire at Shekerkill village of Banskhali upazila of the district.

Azadur Rahman, station officer of Fire Service and Civil Defense of Banskhali upazila said the fire originated from cooking oven at a tea stall in the area around 1 am and quickly engulfed the adjoining shops and house.

Two firefighting units from Banskhali upazila rushed to the spot and brought the flame under control around 2.15 am.

Ridwan, Grocery shop owner victims claimed that the fire damaged property worth about Tk six lakh, the source added.